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City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Page 11 of 14 Mayor Sisk explained the City considered this issue five years ago and at that time the proposal was not ready. He felt government should take the lead in many issues including recycling. He did not support putting a lien on property. He hoped yard waste and composting could be considered later on. Councilor Dalton requested the property lien be removed from the ordinance. Councilor Muckle encouraged Staff to investigate 'yard waste composting. He asked if the RecycleBank coupons are in relationship with the cost of commodities. Public Works Director Phare explained the revenue comes from advertisements. Discount coupons are downloadable from their WE:b site however the revenue from the RecycleBank would be the City's. Councilor Clabots asked where the recyclables go. Public Works Director Phare stated the recyclables would go to the Boulder County Recycling Center. Mayor Sisk reported hearing about the RecycleBank at a Metro Mayors' meeting and was intrigued with the concept. He asked if tl-iere were any members of the public who wished to speak. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT Doug Grinbergs, 538 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO requested the City provide one location for the disposal of all organic green materials. He noted other cities across the nation are doing a much better job at recycling. He urged serious waste diversion and recycling. Michael Menaker, 1827 Choke Cherry Drive, Loui;>ville, CO stated his current service through Western Disposal allows the 96 gallon container and fifteen bags of yard waste. He urged Staff to negotiate for yard wastes collection. Eva Kosinski, 1301 Jackson Court, Louisville, CO was also concerned over yard waste disposal. She noted when Western Disposal took over as Lafayette's single hauler, the recycle service changed from once a week to every other week. She noted residents who do not wish to give up their freedom of choice may still choose to recycle, however there may be people who do not wish to recycle. George Emmett, 143 Jackson Drive, Louisville, CO asked what the City intended to do with the existing recycling center on Highway 42. Public Works Director Phare stated there were no plans to change the facility at this time.